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Monday, January 21, 2013

The Beautiful Lady: Our Lady of Guadalupe by Pat Mora -ADVISABLE

Mora, Pat and Illustrated by Johnson,
Steve and Fancher, Lou The Beautiful
Lady: Our Lady of Guadalupe 48
pgs. Clarion Books, 2012. $12.74. (Spanish edition provided, purported to be a
great translation per a teaching-aide)

Rose loves to
hear her Grandmother tell the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, as they make
paper flowers each December in her honor. This book tells the story of a Juan
Diego as he tries to fulfill the request of the Lady. She would like a church
built in her honor and keeps sending him to the Bishop to request it. Finally
she provides him with a sign. Rose’s in winter, and her image on a cloak.

I have reviewed
a couple of books about Saints, and these religious icons are very interesting
since they are a huge part of the cultures they belong to. This one is based in
Mexico, so this book can help to broaden your collection on the heritage of that
country. The Illustrations are large and have a dreamy quality to them.

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